SB421

Provides relative to the filing of electronic records. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB421 amends laws on electronic storage and reproduction of court records.

Louisiana SB421 revises laws regarding the electronic storage and reproduction of court records. It allows clerks of court to reproduce records using photographic, microphotographic, or electronic digitizing processes, provided these methods are not prohibited by law. The bill mandates that electronic records comply with American National Standards Institute or International Standards Organization standards for permanent record storage. It also allows clerks to destroy original records after proper preservation and certification by the state archivist.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary A

History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 386.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.